Grandstand Seats
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Features & Amenities
When looking at the Soldier Field seating chart, one of the largest collections of seats is called the Grandstands. This area is made up of sections 427-447 and some also consider 330-344 part of the Grandstands.
400 Level Grandstand Seats
The cheapest tickets for Bears games and concerts are typically found in the 400 Level. This is an expansive area that offers a wildly different experience (and climate) depending on where you sit.
Rows in each Grandstand section are numbered. Row 1 is the first row in most sections - and is also the row where you enter each section.
We strongly urge guests to purchase tickets in the lowest row possible (if the budget allows). Here's why:
- Each section is accessed by a staircase
- Even getting to row 1 requires a climb
- There are up to 37 rows in each section
- The top rows require a 50-stair hike
- Restroom and concession breaks can be a 20-minute round-trip from the top
- The front rows are about 50 rows from the field
- The back rows are nearly 90 rows from the field
We also advise guests to avoid edge sections on windy days. Sections like 427-429 and 445-447 are heavily exposed to the elements. Sit more towards the middle or be prepared for a cold afternoon.
300 Level Grandstand Seats
While 400 Level Grandstand sections can turn into a nightmare if you pick the wrong seats, it's hard to find a bad seat in sections 330-344 for a football game.
There are 15 or fewer rows in each section and the entrance to each section is located at the top row. Whether you're in the first or last row, you'll be 30-45 rows from the field - a sweet spot for football games and large stadium concerts.
Among all Grandstand sections, 335-338 are the best for a concert. These sections have a comfortable angle to the stage without being too far away.
Grandstand Sections Notes
- These sections are typically closed for Chicago Fire matches
- When seated and facing the field, Grandstand sections on the right side will be shaded first
- Accessible seating is available in the 300 Level
- The 400 Level requires stairs and is not accessible
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Grandstand Seats Seating Chart
Seating and Ticket Q&A
Where is Section 476 at Soldier Field?
At Soldier Field, the 400 Level of seating is along the west sideline on the highest level. The sections on the 400 level range from 427-447 along this sideline, so there is no Section 476 at Soldier Field.
Are the 400s sections good for a concert at Soldier Field?
When looking for cheap tickets to a concert at Soldier Field, you'll inevitably be presented with a number of options on the 400 level. With prices often at or below the critical $100 threshold, these seats get a lot of attention from prospective ticket buyers. So are they worth it?
Where is the 400 Level?
Before diving in to the worthiness of these seats, it's important to understand where they're located and what other comparable options exist.
Soldier Field is asymmetrical in that the west end of the stadium contains four levels of non-suite seating, while the east end only contains three. For concerts, this leaves about 15 sections of un-obstructed bargain seats (427-421).
What's important to understand about the 400s is that they share a tunnel with the 300s sections located beneath them. So for all intents and purposes, the first row in the 400 level is similar to the last row in the 300 level.
So are the seats any good?
Yes and no. In the upper deck at Solider Field, it's all about row placement. If you can help it, you do not want to be in a double-digit row. Besides for a high view and potential wind gusts, just getting to these seats is a nightmare. A steep set of stairs awaits each time you enter and exit your seats. And going to the bathroom at intermission or leaving when the show is a bigger traffic nightmare than the Kennedy Expressway on a Friday afternoon.
You'll find much better views and more accessible seating in the lower rows. Based on ticket prices we analyzed for the 2016 Beyonce concert, the first six rows are commanding the largest premiums. Meanwhile, rows 7-10 are priced comparably to rows 11-20. So sitting in the first ten rows shouldn't completely break the bank.
Our Recommendations
- Pay the premium for the 300 level if you are in the first three rows
- Always choose rows 1-5 in the 400 level over rows 10 and above in the 300 level
- If seated in rows 15 or higher on the 400 level, you may want to practice on a stairclimber before heading to the stadium
